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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Examination of the ethical, legal, social, and moral implications of the Human Genome Project. Topics include eugenics, genetic counseling, forensics, gene therapy, and genetically modified organisms. Lecture/discussion format utilizing outside readings, case studies, films, and debates. Offered annually. ( LA, CPA) Prerequisite: BIOL 100.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. This course provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems are studied during lecture and laboratory sessions. Designed for students in health professions, but open to others. To receive credit for BIOL 205 in the major field, the sequel course BIOL 206 must also be taken. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 105 or BIOL 200 and CHEM 111.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. This course is a continuation of BIOL 205. The cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems are covered in lecture and laboratory sessions. Designed for students in health professions, but open to others. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 205.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Examination of the environmental causes of cancer, the underlying genetic and cellular changes that lead to a cancer diagnosis, and new strategies for treatments. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 100.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. Broad coverage of genetics from the classical period through recent molecular genetics; discussion of nature, transmission, arrangement, and function of genetic material. Recombinant DNA technology. Laboratories require out-of-class time. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 105 or BIOL 200.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Fundamentals of organic evolution, emphasizing natural selection, competition, speciation, variation, genetics, and human evolution. Prerequisites: BIOL 105 or BIOL 200. ( LA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An introduction to how the anatomy and physiology of the human body are changed by exercise. The effects of acute and chronic physical activity on the metabolism of the body, and the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and respitory systems will be covered. Responses and adaptations to temperature extremes, hypobaric, hyperbaric, and microgravity environments will be included. Includes laboratory. Offered spring only. Prerequisite: BIOL 202 or BIOL 205.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Identification and classification of vascular plants emphasizing family characteristics. Major Pteridophyte, Gymnosperm, and Angiosperm families are studied in lecture and laboratory formats. Preparation of collections: field and laboratory experiences; one weekend field trip required. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 101, BIOL 105 or BIOL 200.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A course to explore the identification, ecology and cultural aspects of trees and shrubs. Grow habit, structure and function of wood, reproduction, environmental relationships, and some human uses will be studied. Laboratories will emphasize identification of regional species. One weekend field trip may be required. ( LA, CPA) Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. The anatomy and functional morphology of invertebrate phyla; natural history of forms found locally. Emphasizes laboratory experiences. Term paper required. ( LA) Prerequisite: BIOL 105 or BIOL 200.
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